# The DFW Running Legend: Nick Polito's 19-Year Journey From Nike+ iPod to Western States 100

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Podcast: [DFW Running Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155)
Published: 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/the-dfw-running-legend-nick-politos-19-year-journey-from-nike-ipod-to-western-states-100
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Duration seconds: 2836

## Resource

Nick Polito is a DFW running institution — 60 marathons, 30+ ultras, a 2:58 Boston PR, a Western States 100 buckle, and 19 straight years of high-mileage training. He founded Dallas Running Project, helped shape White Rock Running Club, and has paced 40-50 races for runners chasing their own goals. He's also the rare runner willing to tell on himself: in this episode, Nick shares the full story of banditing Boston, getting caught, and the suspension that followed — a cautionary tale he now uses to warn other runners. Chris Detzel and Nick cover everything from the early DRC days, the legendary "3:20 or Bust" Runner's World forum, training Nicole Bitter for her first 50-miler at Palo Duro, the super shoe revolution, and what it actually takes to stay motivated for two decades of running. If you've ever run at White Rock Lake, lined up at Plano Pacers, or wondered what the DFW running scene looked like before Pegasus existed — this is the episode. Listen, follow, and share with a running friend. 📬 www.dfwrunningtalk.substack.com

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